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Need for rent relief remains high as eviction filings increase and individual donations slow down 

Need for rent relief remains high as eviction filings increase and individual donations slow down 

Some organizers of rent relief funds say they’re seeing an increase in requests for help as the number of evictions ticks upward and the amount of individual donations drop.
by Cari Spencer

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Passage of Minnesota prediction market ban sets stage for likely lawsuits

Passage of Minnesota prediction market ban sets stage for likely lawsuits

Minnesota lawmakers Tuesday passed a bill banning prediction markets from the state. If it’s signed into law, it will likely face legal challenges, as courts around the country weigh what counts as gambling and what level of government should regulate these platforms.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Omaha's U.S. House race tests candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

Omaha's U.S. House race tests candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?
by Clay Masters

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Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies

Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies

The nationwide moratorium is the latest move by Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force to crack down on healthcare scams, including those that affect Medicare, a U.S. government program providing health insurance to elderly and disabled Americans.
by Reuters

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Follow the vote: Your Minnesota lawmaker tracker

Follow the vote: Your Minnesota lawmaker tracker

Wondering what your lawmakers voted for? Track the latest legislation here.

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Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his term. Major donors aren’t giving.

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Minnesota-based Cargill CEO among prominent U.S. executives joining Trump on trip to China

Minnesota-based Cargill CEO among prominent U.S. executives joining Trump on trip to China

Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace are joining President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, including the chairman and CEO of Minnesota-based Cargill.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

Minnesota lawmakers have approved legislation creating a new Office of Inspector General to strengthen oversight of public program spending. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall joined Minnesota Now to discuss the office’s potential impact and the challenges ahead.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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